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Volvo V40

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,948 cc

LB51 EOWMOT history

LB51 EOW is a black petrol Volvo V40 first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2023
Mileage
118,801 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EOW was last recorded at 118,801 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 4,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,252 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,549 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,801 miles
  • 2021 – 114,252 miles
  • 2020 – 110,644 miles
  • 2019 – 105,060 miles
  • 2018 – 99,324 miles
  • 2017 – 93,035 miles
  • 2016 – 86,092 miles
  • 2015 – 77,769 miles
  • 2014 – 71,775 miles
  • 2013 – 67,613 miles
  • 2012 – 64,045 miles
  • 2011 – 60,206 miles
  • 2010 – 58,926 miles
  • 2009 – 56,318 miles
  • 2008 – 54,360 miles
  • 2007 – 52,475 miles
  • 2006 – 50,113 miles
  • 2005 – 43,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,801 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,801 miles (+4,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,801 miles
    Test number
    361630677623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass114,252 miles (+3,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,252 miles
    Test number
    281702951689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,644 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    822475530420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,060 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,060 miles
    Test number
    936863878169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    810012748492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,324 miles (+6,289)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    810155866194
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,035 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    334402268121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,092 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    584134419544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail86,091 miles (+8,322)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    904979317908
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users front bonnet doesn't lock or secure as it should , securing lock rusted inoperative (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass77,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    454695969995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,769 miles (+5,994)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    959043904061
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass71,775 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    389888324317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    376124433348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,613 miles (+3,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    887014133317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass64,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,045 miles
    Test number
    175734032310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,045 miles (+3,839)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,045 miles
    Test number
    626674432314
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass60,206 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,206 miles
    Test number
    997947021378
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe and rear silencer corroding where they join

  18. Fail60,182 miles (+1,256)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,182 miles
    Test number
    585183021377
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe and rear silencer corroding where they join

  19. Pass58,926 miles (+2,608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,926 miles
    Test number
    944171320319
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer and centre pipe corroding where they join

  20. Pass56,318 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    901228619365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,360 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,360 miles
    Test number
    713633418325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,475 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    780131327347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass52,475 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    933071127308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,113 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    600112826387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,151 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    201223325372
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass43,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,151 miles
    Test number
    701183225384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EOW

Does LB51 EOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 EOW expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EOW?
The MOT on LB51 EOW expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 EOW done?
LB51 EOW was recorded at 118,801 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has LB51 EOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EOW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LB51 EOW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 EOW find?
LB51 EOW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front upper macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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